Discover South Namibia
Total immersion in the wilderness thanks to a completely free tour alternating between overnight stays in bivouacs (sleeping under the stars, hearing the fire crackle in the heart of the African night, waking up alone in the world faced with breathtaking nature...) and bungalows to rediscover the pleasure of a cozy bed.
Aboard our specially equipped 4x4, this itinerary will give you access to the wildlife concentrations of Kgalagadi National Park, but also to the spectacular landscapes of the Namib, Skeleton coast, Brandberg mountain, Fish River Canyon, etc...
There's nothing like the autonomy of a fully-equipped 4x4 when you want to explore Botswana's wilderness. What a feeling of freedom!
A tent on the roof of the 4x4 unfolds in a matter of seconds, providing a welcome sense of security (insects, reptiles and any large animals are kept at bay) and greater comfort, being further off the ground. A short video to see how it's assembled.
For those who are afraid of sleeping in a tent, I can organize a stay where we sleep in hard-standing accommodation, but the price will be higher and we won't have access to certain places.
April to November
14 days - €3350/pp if you are 3, €3950/pp if you are 2 (air not included)
An extraordinary program
Day 1 and 2 Windhoeck
Capital of Namibia.
Lodging in a lodge outside the city, a day on site to rest from the flight and do the shopping for the next few days.
Day 3 En route to Spitzkoppe
located in Damaraland between Usakos and Swakopmund in the Namib Desert. The rock here is over 700 million years old, and the highest point is 1,728 meters above sea level.
Day 4 Walwis Bay on the Atlantic coast
Walvis Bay, which means "Bay of Whales" in Afrikaans, is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Boasting a coastal lagoon extremely rich in local fauna, it lies at the heart of the Namib Naukluft National Park
Day 5 Heading due south
Crossing the "Milles Collines" region, followed by a stop at Solitaire, a service station worthy of Baghdad Café.
Days 6 and 7 Naukluft Mountains
We head south for the Naukluft mountains.
We camp on the banks of the Hauchab River under the Cape ebony (Euclea pseudebenus). On the program: swimming in the natural pools, short hike, discovery of my friend Givit's Aloes dychotoma "forest".
Day 8 Namib Dunes
Sossusvlei is a salt and clay desert in the Namib Desert, part of Namib Naukluft Park in Namibia. Fed by the Tsauchab River, the area is famous for the high red sand dunes that surround it, forming a sea of sand (Sossusvlei Dunes). Dead Vlei and Hidden Vlei are other salars we'll be discovering on foot
Day 9 Route 707
Considered one of the most beautiful roads in Namibia, Route D707 is nevertheless little-known and little-traveled. This sandy track offers a magnificent summary of Namibia's wild landscapes: vast stretches of desert savannah, beautiful mountains looming on the horizon and magnificent reddish sand dunes.
Day 10 and 11 Fisch River Canyon
With its exceptional dimensions (160 km long, 27 km wide and up to 550 m deep), the Fish River Canyon is the third largest canyon in the world. Although world-famous, the Fish River Canyon is relatively remote from Namibia's other tourist attractions and offers superb panoramic views from numerous vantage points
Day 11/12 and 13 Kgalagadi National Park
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The semi-desert landscapes are very beautiful, with tracks running along dry rivers bordered by dunes. Photographers will appreciate the beauty of the scenery, the open landscapes and the beautiful early morning and evening light.
As far as animals are concerned, the park is arid and you'll only see animals that are adapted to the drought. Numerous predators, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, wildcats and, at night, otocyons. Many birds of prey, owls and vultures, and of course snakes and scorpions...
Herbivores include springbok, oryx, wildebeest, steenbock, giraffe, cape eland...
Day 14 Upington
Flight to Johannesburg
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Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The semi-desert landscapes are very beautiful, with tracks running along dry rivers bordered by dunes. Photographers will appreciate the beauty of the scenery, the open landscapes and the beautiful early morning and evening light.
As far as animals are concerned, the park is arid and you will only see animals adapted to the drought. Predators include lions, cheetahs, hyenas, numerous jackals, wildcats and, at night, otocyons. Lots of birds of prey, owls and vultures, and of course snakes and scorpions...
On the herbivore side, lots of springbok, oryx, wildebeest and steenbok, but no elephants, hippos, rhinos or buffalo...
Perfect for desert lovers, who will discover a surprising amount of life here.